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Comment by Kripa Sagar on May 9, 2012 at 16:11

We are proud to launch our campaign against Cigarette Smoking "A Breath of Fresh Air" and to share the knowledge that quitting smoking can be done happily if one adopts some intense (preferably outdoors) exercise regimen. The launch coincides with the date for the 4th Navi Mumbai Duathlon, so, we have decided to do a duathlon. We will be cycling out 50 k from Navi Mumbai to NCPA, running 21k on Marine drive and then cycling back the 50k. The entire event should take 12 hours approximately. The event will be self supported, so do bring your own water, food, etc. Do come and support this event, because, the more of us there are, the more noise there will be and thhe more we will be heard!

People committed for the entire distance (50+21+50): Sushmith Lahiri, Venkat Krishnan, PV Subramanyam, Jitendra Bhagwat, Meena Barot, Priya Darshini, Anand Khandekar, Kripa Sagar.

People Committed for the 21 k run:  Daniel Vaz, Shashi Ranjan, Haymen Gosalia, Sudhir Santaram, Manoj Haveri, Giles Drego, Dnyaneshwar Tidke, Usha Venkat, Vivek.

A twelve hour event, we start from Seawoods Estates, Nerul, Navi Mumbai at 1:30 am. We will start biking Via Airoli, Sion, Dharavi, Mahim, Cadell Road, Peddar Road, onto Gateway of India and then to NCPA on MArine Drive - we should reach there by 5.00 am.

A half hour break for changing and eating and we start running from opposite Trident hotel at 5:30 am. We will be doing 6 loops of 3.5 kms on Marine Drive to make 21. The idea is that anybody can join - even non runners as th loop is small enough for thm also to do a loop or three. We will have aid stations at both ends of the loop where we will serve water. We plan on finishing by 9:30 am.

Again, a half hour break and then we will be off on our journey homewards - back to Navi Mumbai where we hope to finish at 1:30 or 2:00

 

Do join us, if not for the whole event then a part of it..maybe you want to just run or just bike, or maybe you want to only walk, there is something for everyone.

 

See you there!!

Comment by Rajiv on January 18, 2011 at 8:51

Yeah second marathon ever this 42km in 5'45 bettered last time of 6'30
definitely the toughest challenge I would rate it tougher than chemo !!!

Comment by Veera on September 8, 2010 at 20:37

This is a nice space to park our thoughts...........lol.krish............:-)

Comment by Ram on July 18, 2010 at 20:11

Ok guys, next event on the radar is the Half-marathon at Borivli National Park on 22nd August. All discussions on this subject would now be on the discussion page in the main RFL page as per link below. Easy to co-ordinate that way. Look forward to seeing you there and looking forward to more entries.

http://runnersforlife.com/forum/topics/bnp-halfmarathon-on-sunday-5

Comment by Giles Drego on June 5, 2010 at 17:21

Hi Sunita,
You do seem a bit desperate to start training; and you don't know how to go about it. However, I haver tried guiding you by writing to you on your Profile.
The closest group to Oshiwara, I would think is a group at Juhu. They train regularly at Juhu Beach opp. the Centaur Hotel (now Hotel Tulip).

Comment by sunita chand rajwar on June 3, 2010 at 17:17

hi guys...i am dying to start on please help me out with trainning...i stay in oshiwara any group nearby so i can start from tomarrow...please

Comment by alpesh +shah on March 6, 2010 at 21:53

BE STRONG TO ACCEPT ALL CHALANGES OF LIFE DONT SAY GOD WHY ME INSTED U SAY TRY ME THATS THE SPIRIT OF LIFE. ALPESH 9820840892

Comment by Mohana Ganesh on February 8, 2010 at 19:42

Hi
I am a new member from Mumbai. Some of the runners from Mumbai have decided to petition Procam about inadequate facilities provided during Mumbai Marathon 2010. I have attached a copy of the petition and would request members who are interested to sign the petition in the following link:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHRWYnBnaldSLTV1Q2x...
procampetition-1.doc

Comment by Rajiv on February 5, 2010 at 11:46

Where can i get a water backpack or water belt bandra west

Rajiv

Comment by Kingshuk Mukherjee on October 21, 2009 at 14:46

My Dear Fellow Marathon Runners,
This article is mainly for the first time Half- Marathon or Full Marathon runners. Many of you already are practising it and have a good knowledge on it so Good Luck for the Mumbai Marathon 2010. Here are some basic guide lines to prepare for your Full (or half) Marathon Training. My personal opinion for the training for the full (or half) marathon is that there are NO GOLDEN rules that need to be followed. In fact there is NO RULE that states - "One size fits All" . However there are EIGHT general guiding principles that one can follow. Those Eight most important components of a marathon training guide are - the Initial Mileage Build-Up to the Final Mileage Taper. So whether you're a marathon rookie or a veteran with visions of recording a career best time and thus qualifying for the "Boston " or any global major marathons here is something that you need to know to prepare for - and complete your best half or full marathon.
Given below is a Brief Summary of each of the EIGHT components:
1.Mileage Buildup
2.The Long Run
3. Speedwork
4.Motivation
5.Cross-Training
6.Fueling Up
7.Tune-up Races
8.The Taper
1. Mileage Buildup : Gradually increasing weekly mileage is the cornerstone of all marathon-training programs. Most plans have you roughly doubling your mileage from 10 to 30 miles per week at the beginning to 30 to 70 miles at the high-mileage week - just before the taper. Expect peaks and valleys - periods of improvement and stagnation and if you miss a day or two of training, just go back to the schedule. If you miss a whole week, backtrack the same amount of time that you skipped. If you miss more than two weeks, adjust your goals or switch to a later marathon.

2. The Long Run: Many marathon training experts are of the view that just a few (three to five) runs above 16 miles, typically spaced a week or two apart in the middle weeks of the buildup should be ideal. If you start your runs early in the morning to beat the summer heat, stay well fueled with sports drinks and other fast-acting carbs, and run with a partner or training group, you'll likely get through all your long runs with few problems. But how long is long? Most marathon training experts suggest peaking at 20 miles, although some runners cover 26 to 29 miles . Some experts also suggest talking "Walk Breaks" for slow runners. When you are running, your long-run pace should most often be comfortable and conversational - between marathon goal pace for slower runners and two minutes per mile slower than goal pace for faster runners.

3. Speedwork: Training much faster than marathon goal pace is unnecessary if your only goal is to finish, but it sure helps if you want to meet a specific time goal. "Faster training is the best way to improve on the three physiological variable s that lead to a faster marathon: VO2 max, lactate threshold, and running economy. Most experts prescribe below-marathon-pace sessions like tempo runs, track workouts, hill repetitions, and fartlek (speed play), once or twice a wee k. Four experts suggest track intervals on Tuesdays and a less-intense hard workout (a tempo run, hill repeats, or fartlek) on Thursdays. "Intensity Training" is the single best way to improve aerobic capacity. But in general, a track workout totaling three miles at 10-K race pace or a little faster, plus a tempo run of three to six miles between 10-K and marathon goal pace, is typical for most training plans. Hey you know - "A little bit of speedwork goes a long way "

4. Motivation: Half the battle of marathon training isn't the running itself, it's finding the "RESOLVE" to run--day after day. Most marathon training experts agree that first you have to make the "Commitment" , "Set a Realistic Goal", and decide on a "Training Plan". Then you have to run a mile--just one at first. Committing yourself every day to running that first mile (or 10 minutes) of each run, they say, will almost always ensure you'll keep going. Most professional’s runners encourage training with others. "Running Partners" make the journey easier, more exciting, and more fun. Running Clubs Like the “Nike Run Club” in Mumbai (and in BENGALURU) are superb because they not only train you but you also get to know other fellow marathon runners who can help you as well as you can get trained along with them. Besides they are also great for networking. An iPod can only take you so far. But even with support from regular training partners, you still need to be your own toughest boss. That means posting your training schedule where you'll see it often, treating workouts as unbreakable appointments, and tracking your progress in a "Running Log" (if possible). Finally, there's the good old carrot-and-stick approach. Tell yourself you can have something you want, as long as you complete your workout first. That may mean getting a massage, buying a new pair of shoes, going out to dinner, or just indulging in a Batata Vada/ Bhel Puri / Pani Puri / Pizza or a Bowl of ice cream.

5.Cross-Training: Many Marathon training experts recommend "Supple-mental Training"- Aerobic Cross-training activities like Cycling and Swimming, and Gym work like Lifting and Core exercises -- is an acceptable option only on non-running days, as long as the workouts are short (less than an hour) and low-intensity. The idea is to focus your energies on your running days, since those are the workouts that are ultimately going to get you across the marathon finish line. Cross-training offers most of the advantages of running more miles without the pounding tha t can lead to fatigue and injury. According to many experts, doing 30 to 60 minutes of strenuous aerobic activities, such as swimming or biking, allows your running muscles to recharge while you still reap cardiovascular and muscular benefits, helping you become fitter even when you're not running. There is a general agreement amongst many experts as far as which cross-training activities are best for runners. It starts with -Swimming, Cycling, Strength Training, Walking, Yoga, and Aqua-Running topping the list in roughly that order. "Swimmin g" improves circulation and strengthens the upper body, with no stress on the legs. "Cycling " focuses on the legs, but emphasizes different muscles than running and gets you out on your favorite roads and trails. As for "Gym Workouts" mix low-impact cardio time on an elliptical or stair climber with upper-body strength training (choose light weights with high reps to boost muscle endurance) and " Core Exercises". Core work improves stride efficiency, lessens fatigue, and reduces injuries,

6.Fueling Up: Proper " Nutrition" and "Hydration" during marathon training is most important the night before and the day of your long runs. All experts stress the importance of using your long training runs to develop an appropriate eating and drinking plan. "Figure out what combination of foods and liquids works for you. Then you can eat and drink the same things during the marathon. This trial-and-error approach also applies to your pre-run fueling, which should emphasize easily digestible foods that are high in carbohydrates and lower in fat and fiber. Then there's post-run eating. Within 15 minutes after a long run, take in Natural Coconut Water (Nariyal Pani) or a carb-protein drink like a recovery sports shake. In the next half hour, eat a carb-protein fo od like an "Energy Bar". And within two hours after the run, eat a meal. This routine will help you recover much faster. Since most of us are doing the long runs in hot and humid comditions on most days as well as weekends, make sure you have fluids available to you along the way. "Sports Drinks " contain carbs to keep you energized and "Electrolytes" to help replenish the minerals lost through sweat. So either carry some with you or stash it somewhere along your course.

7. Tune-up Races: Tune-ups can be races or training runs at any distance shorter than the marathon that help you gauge your fitness before race day. If possible, do your tune-ups at the same time of day as the marathon, run them on a similar course, wear the shoes and clothes you plan to race in, and eat and drink the same things. By leaving nothing untested, the only surprises in the marathon will be pleasant ones. You can do one or tw o tune-up races before your taper or treat a couple long runs as tune-ups. Tune-up options range from racing a 5-K in the place of a track workout to running a half-marathon as a long-run substitute. There's no need to taper for tune-up races, so just train through them according to your schedule.

8. The Taper : Rest becomes the primary focus in the last two to four weeks before the marathon, after the last long run, when mileage drops to only a few miles a day in the last few days before the race. " Why taper?" You need fresh legs to perform well, especially in a race as long as the marathon. There is strong scientific evidence for this. Tapering increases aerobic enzymes and muscle glycogen, and even produces changes in the brain that let you recruit more muscle mass. And of course, it lets you mentally recharge after all the training. Retaining faster workouts is actually part of most of the professionals marathoners schedules. Many marathon runners in fact, schedule a light speed workout just five days before the marathon. It wakes up your body and mind and opens up the lungs and arteries.

Warm Regards,
Kingshuk Mukherjee
Ghodbunder Road, Thane (w)

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